New checks on recycling tyres after BBC reveals millions sent to furnaces in India

The Environment Agency in the UK is implementing enhanced checks on the export of tyres to prevent them from being sent to illegal furnaces in India. This comes after BBC investigations revealed that a significant portion of exported tyres were diverted to these makeshift industrial plants for processing, causing health and environmental hazards. While the new measures aim to address the issue, concerns remain about potential loopholes not being closed and the effectiveness of the proposed reforms in ensuring environmentally responsible waste management.